| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $167.45 | 5.856% | $177.2559 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.39 | 10.338% | $252.001 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.78 | 10.183% | $74.682 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.28 | 13.471% | $129.6747 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.92 | 8.648% | $34.6804 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.90 | 5.284% | $155.715 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.58 | 6.330% | $258.9986 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.30 | $1,083.0076 | $1,083.01 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.10 | |